Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Carjacking Arrest
On September 25, 2021, at approximately 12:09 PM, deputies from the Colorado River Station (CRS) responded to the 13000 block of 10th Ave., in the unincorporated area of Riverside County, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon and vehicle theft in progress. The reporting party observed two subjects return to his property driving a previously stolen utility vehicle. The suspects threatened an employee as they attempted to steal an additional utility vehicle from the property.
Armed Robbery
On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, about 6:00 PM, deputies from the Perris Station responded to an armed robbery that occurred at a business in the 200 block of Nuevo Road in the city of Perris. The Perris Station Burglary/Robbery Suppression Team assumed the investigation and identified the suspect as William Reyes (26-years-old), a resident of Perris.
Fatal Traffic Collision
On Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 5:16 AM, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian, major injury traffic collision, on Hwy 111 near the intersection of Desert Horizons Drive, Indian Wells. When deputies and Cal Fire arrived on scene, they located an adult male pedestrian that was not responsive as a result of the traffic collision. Cal Fire pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene. The identity of the decedent is pending verification from the Coroner’s Bureau. The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle was not injured. At this time, it does not appear that speed, alcohol, or drugs were a factor in the traffic collision.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Perris Station responded to the 17400 block of Mockingbird Canyon in the unincorporated area of Riverside regarding a possible shooting. As deputies arrived no victims were initially located and party goers were unaware of any shooting. Shortly after the deputies arrival on scene, two local hospitals reported six patients ranging in ages from 15-20 years of age seeking medical attention for gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation revealed an altercation occurred outside of the party near the street. During the altercation, gunfire erupted and all parties fled the area.
California county pays $11M to man exonerated in 1998 murder
A California county has paid $11 million to a man who spent two decades in prison after being wrongly convicted of killing his girlfriend in 1998.
